Welcome to the Dinwiddie County, Virginia USGenWeb Census Records page. This resource is dedicated to providing access to census data that can assist genealogists, historians, and researchers in uncovering the rich history of Dinwiddie County's residents. Census records offer invaluable insights into the lives of individuals and families, capturing snapshots of the community across different periods.
Here, you'll find links to various U.S. Federal Census records pertinent to Dinwiddie County, including indexes and images where available. These records can help trace lineage, understand demographic changes, and provide context to the lives of past inhabitants.
We are continually working to expand and update our collection. If you have access to census records, transcriptions, or related materials for Dinwiddie County and are willing to contribute, please contact the site coordinator. Your contributions are invaluable to preserving our shared heritage.
The table below presents the historical population figures for Dinwiddie County, Virginia. Where available, each year links to census images. An additional icon provides access to blank U.S. Census forms (from the National Archives), useful for transcribers and researchers referencing original images.
| Census Year | Population | Images | Blank Worksheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | N/A | — | 📄 |
| 1800 | N/A | — | 📄 |
| 1810 | N/A | — | 📄 |
| 1820 | N/A | — | 📄 |
| 1830 | N/A | — | 📄 |
| 1840 | N/A | — | 📄 |
| 1850 | 16,098 | View Records | 📄 |
| 1850 Slave Schedule | — | 📄 | |
| 1860 | 17,259 | — | 📄 |
| 1860 Slave Schedule | — | 📄 | |
| 1870 | 17,362 | View Records | 📄 |
| 1880 | 17,734 | — | 📄 |
| 1890 | On January 10, 1921, a fire in the Commerce Department building, Washington, DC, resulted in the destruction of most of the 1890 census, to the woe of researchers ever since. | ||
| 1900 | 17,638 | — | 📄 |
| 1910 | 18,263 | — | 📄 |
| 1920 | 18,617 | View Records | 📄 |
| 1930 | 19,179 | — | 📄 |
| 1940 | 19,962 | — | 📄 |
| 1950 | 20,235 | — | 📄 |
| 1960 | 20,789 | — | |
| 1970 | 21,456 | — | |
| 1980 | 22,345 | — | |
| 1990 | 23,456 | — | |
| 2000 | 24,533 | — | |
| 2010 | 28,062 | — | |
| 2020 | 27,947 | — | |
Note: “—” indicates no images currently available on our site at this time.
By exploring these records, you can gain a deeper understanding of Dinwiddie County's past and the people who shaped its history. We hope this information aids you in your research endeavors.
Sources:
The historical population figures on this page were gathered with the help of ChatGPT, an AI tool from OpenAI, to give a general sense of how Dinwiddie County has grown over time. While we've done our best to provide accurate information, these numbers are for reference only and may not reflect official records. If you're doing in-depth research, we recommend double-checking with the U.S. Census Bureau or other reliable sources.
U.S. Census Bureau. Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990. Population Division, March 1995.
Available at:
https://www.census.gov/population/www/censusdata/cencounts/index.html
U.S. Census Bureau. QuickFacts: Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
Available at:
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/dinwiddiecountyvirginia
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If you have questions, contributions, or problems with this site, email:
Coordinator - Ed Olsen
State Coordinator - Jeff Kemp
If you have questions or problems with this site, email the County Coordinator. Please to not ask for specfic research on your family. I am unable to do your personal research.
